Share thoughts on Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

I hope everyone loved the November book club selection as much as I did. This time, I’ll let Debbie open the floor, since she’s been so eager to get started 😉

Here’s what she has to say:

I loved the book. I thought it was well written and like the fact that the author went back and forth between the time periods. I felt sad when Sheldon was dying, he was such a good friend and protector to a young child who needed some support and guidance.

After having read The Help and then this book, it made me feel a bit sad and ashamed of our American History. Don’t get me wrong, there are great aspects of America, but our history includes times where we have taken advantage of people, have shown cruelty and fear, thus treating people in very unkind, devasting ways. So for that part of our history, I am ashamed. I live in East Greenbush, not a life long resident, but am so angered and annoyed when I see a neighbors confederate flag shown on the front of their yard. I feel bad for boys and husband having to see that and can only explain to my children that in my opinion it’s ignorance that supports cruelty and prejudice. Reading this book, reminded me of a time in our history when we treated the Japanese out of fear and lack of knowledge. Again, making me sad to think of our history.

The writing of book and even the colors on the cover reminded of the book a Virtuous Woman, which was a book I enjoyed several years ago.

In summary, great book, would def. recommend it. I really felt like I knew the the characters. The father was my least favorite character. It made me wonder if the meeting of Ethel was arranged by the father.